We have wrapped up another very successful year, and we are hoping to continue the success this year. Members interested in participating in the 2026 CREW Boston Mentor Program have the opportunity to apply to be a mentor or mentee through Friday, October 31st. This program will run from January through June 2026. Please see below for the responsibilities and expectations for the Mentor/Mentee Relationship and a Peer to Peer Relationship. It is important to note that these are suggestions, and each pair will set their own goals and expectations for their relationships at the start of the program. Please note, this program is not open to student members. Undergraduate and graduate student members should stay tuned for upcoming programming specifically designed for them. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 31, 2025. PROGRAM OPTIONS Mentor / Mentee Relationship A mentor, typically a successful and seasoned professional, works with a mentee, usually a less experienced professional, to grow and advance the mentee's career and networks. Peer to Peer Relationship A peer mentor is a mentor at a similar professional experience level, but with expertise in a subject area that her match does not possess. APPLICATION The links to the online application are below. Applications are due by the close of business on Friday, October 31st and matches will be made in November/December. Please feel free to reach out to the Mentor Committee co-chairs with any questions, Kate Shoss, Elizabeth Stanbrook and Joanna Hunt. Mentees & Peers Click here to sign up as a mentee. The Mentee application has 10 questions and is estimated to take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The Committee appreciates thoughtful responses to the questions as it will aid in the matching process and you will have a higher likelihood of a successful match and being accepted into the program. To qualify for this program: -Your CREW Boston membership dues must be paid and current. -You must have a completed CREWbiz profile, which includes at minimum a photo and bio. We also strongly encourage you to answer the demographics questions. To complete your profile visit: crewnetwork.org/my-account. Responsibilities: Initiate in at least one meeting with Mentee each month. Meetings can be as simple as arranging to sit together at a CREW Boston event, meeting up for coffee/drinks/lunch, or a zoom call. Initiate regular communication by phone or email at least once each month with Mentor/Peer Participate in events with your mentor. CREW Boston will facilitate several group meetings for program participants only (may be virtual or in-person). These include a kick-off to introduce pairs, group events to discuss issues relevant to women in our industry, a check-in meet up to report on how the program is progressing, and a wrap-up to collect valuable feedback. Information for these events will be communicated in the early part of 2026. Gain insights into personal strengths and professional development needs through discussions with Mentor/Peer and utilizing materials provided by the Program Mentors Click here to be a mentor. To be a mentor, please send your resume, bio or a link to your LinkedIn profile to laura@crewboston.org. Responsibilities: Engage in at least one meeting with Mentee each month. Meetings can be as simple as arranging to sit together at a CREW Boston event, meeting up for coffee/drinks/lunch, or a zoom call. Engage regular communication by phone or email at least once each month with Mentee Meetings and discussions with Mentee should focus on exploring issues critical to the Mentee's success and professional development Participate in events with your mentee. CREW Boston will facilitate several group meetings for program participants only (may be virtual or in-person). These include a kick-off to introduce pairs, group events to discuss issues relevant to women in our industry, a check-in meet up to report on how the program is progressing, and a wrap-up to collect valuable feedback. Information for these events will be communicated in the early part of 2026. PROGRAM DATES Mentors and Mentees should save the following dates that are a part of the program and we strongly encourage all to attend: Kick-Off: January 2026 Check-In: March 2026 Wrap Up: May/June 2026 Thank you for your interest in the 2026 CREW Boston Mentor Program! By learning you will teach, and by teaching you will learn. – Latin Proverb
